Monday, August 24, 2015

Everything But The Kitchen Sink!


Tomorrow is the last day of the #YearlongMixtape, so tonight, I’m doing an “everything but the kitchen sink” post: a bunch of songs that I can’t go without posting, but just ran out of time.  So here goes!

First up – BOWIE!!  Have I mentioned that I love him?

“Suffragette City”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEkXAHIKdKI #HeyMan

and

“Fame”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-_30HA7rec #WhatsYourName

Gaga and Beyonce, “Telephone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVBsypHzF3U

The Killers’ spectacular “All These Things That I’ve Done”:

My absolute favorite Keane song, the heartbreaking “Try Again”:

The Pointer Sisters – “Automatic” (I might have already posted this one, but it’s so great, you need to hear it again!)

Bruce Willis (wait, what?), with June Pointer, covering the great Staple Singers classic– “Respect Yourself” – yessss!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SqFRYW0mrI

This is the greatest cover of the most over-covered song ever: “Hallelujah.”  Bono’s interpretation gives it an entirely new meaning.  You might need a cigarette after you listen.  You’re welcome.


And finally, the song that Bon Jovi (and countless other bands) have been trying to rewrite for years.  Most of their subsequent albums have had songs like this one, with the “my life is tough, but I’m livin’ it, and I’m doin’ things my way” kind of songs.  From “It’s My Life,” to “Have A Nice Day,” to “We Weren’t Born To Follow,” they will never beat the best: “Livin’ On A Prayer.”


Stay tuned for a very special ending tomorrow night!

#YearlongMixtape  

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